Piano Playing, with Piano Questions Answered by Josef Hofmann
QR code
"Piano Playing, with Piano Questions Answered" by Josef Hofmann is a comprehensive guide on the practice and art of piano playing written in the early 20th century. This instructional work is aimed at young students and offers insights gleaned from Hofmann's years of study and public performance experience. The book delves into the technical and artistic elements necessary for mastering the piano while also addressing common questions faced by aspiring musicians. The
beginning of the book introduces the reader to Hofmann's intention to provide a broad overview of artistic piano-playing, emphasizing both the technical components and the more subtle aspects that contribute to effective performance. He explains that while technical skill is crucial, it is equally essential for musicians to engage with the emotional and interpretative depths of the music. Furthermore, Hofmann seeks to clarify that understanding and expressing a composition involve more than mere accuracy; they necessitate a profound appreciation of the music’s essence, which he illustrates through anecdotes and personal philosophies on teaching and learning the piano. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Hofmann, Josef, 1876-1957 |
|---|---|
| Title | Piano Playing, with Piano Questions Answered |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Colin Bell, Johanna, Stephen Hutcheson, |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | MT: Music: Musical instruction and study, Composition |
| Subject | Piano -- Instruction and study |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39211 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-39211-0 |
| Release Date | Mar 20, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1069 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!